There’s NO political or ideological excuse for @JoeBiden’s support for the Hyde Amendment, which translates into discrimination against poor women and women of color plain and simple. His position further endangers people already facing enormous hurdles. https://t.co/3jDleIq077
Pelosi passed a bill that only covers 20% of workers for paid sick leave and excludes large corporations like Amazon & McDonalds. No wonder Trump signed it...
But yeah, by all means continue to “Yes Kween” her while 80% of Americans are forced to go to work.
@EricStephens good list. Also the lack of affordable healthcare to treat those, also entrenched poverty which is a root cause/contributor to many of those, ditto climate change ...
As a longtime listener and a member, through multiple moves, of @WBEZ@MPR@MichiganRadio@wamu885 and now @NWPBroadcasting I was incredibly disappointed to see this story about exploitation of employees @NPR -you must do better https://t.co/ofnDzdPR88
71% DC students attend “apartheid” schools: schools <1% white students. The “most sought after” DC schools have highest % white, even with no n’hood pref & complete lottery-based. As we review DC ed reform, we need to be honest abt shortcomings - 1/2 https://t.co/X4ZHwW57Ij
“Our people need a seat at the table more than at oversight hearings... and community meetings”. @LorenzoANC7C04 says we need to put the public back in public education.
Here is my take on what specific actions are needed to improve accountability and educational outcomes within @dcpublicschools: https://t.co/9V6lUSLgrz. #EDCommittee
CM @MaryCheh mentions that one of her recommendations includes increasing oversight authority to the @DCSBOE. Restoring families' trust means giving their elected representatives the power of the question -- and the authority to get honest answers.
In 2018, DC residents will vote for mayor. In 2018, 40% of DC high school students will be qualified to graduate. When walking to your polling place, please remember these students. And ask yourself, what does the future look like for the remaining 60%? @DR_6B09 https://t.co/RYFB1Sq9FP
“Given the ongoing issues in public education, we must begin a complete review of cross-sector education reform in the District of Columbia in order to move forward.” 👏 https://t.co/xjlByLQXnC